Welcome to The SIUC Veterans Center
The Veterans Center is committed to making the transition of Veterans' from the military to SIU-Carbondale a seamless process. If you are a Veteran who is interested in attending SIU-Carbondale or have already been accepted your first step should be to contact the Veterans Center. If any questions arise please do not hesitate to contact or stop by the Veterans Center.
Phone: 618-453-1335
Email: Vets@siu.edu
Recent News From The Veterans Center:
- The DAV Mobile Service Office will be at the following locations to personally provide the best counseling and claim filing assistance available. Like all D-A-V services, help from the Mobile Service Office is free to all veterans and members of their families.
Click here for more information and Locations - The Veterans Service Officer will be here on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays
Contact him with any Veteran's issues not related to SIU or Gi Bill
For all other issues contact Vets@siu.edu
of the month from 1-5 P.M.
Harold Power, VSO
IDVA
Phone: 618-684-2966
Email: Harold.Power@illinois.gov - The V.E.T.S. Program for Veterans is now available!
Click here for more information
- SIUC'S Short Term Military Leave Policy is now in effect. If your a Guard or Reserve member then you can now rest easy if you get called to service during your time at SIUC.
Click here for more information
- Want to help a fellow Vet out? Tell the SIUC Veterans Center what you think about your current housing accommodations. Whether you have a terrible landlord that you want to warn other Vets about or you have an awesome landlord who you would recommend to other Vets, fill out this survey and help all current and future Veterans at SIUC.
- Attention Saluki Veterans, just a friendly reminder to certify after you register for your summer or fall classes. To certify stop by Veterans Educational Services In Woody Hall B-353 or call 618-453-1335 and press option 2
- A right to be called Veteran:
Click here for the story - Military Times gives SIU A Top Rank in " Best for Vets: Colleges 2010"
Click here for the story
Click here for the Top 100 Military Friendly Schools. SIU is #2! - SIU Veteran Affairs ranked second best
Click here for the story from the DE
Click here for the story from The Saluki Times - SIUC a top choice for military personnel:
Click here for the story. - Veterans take advantage of federal money:
Click here for the story.

